1987 Nissan Hardbody Pickup Hardbody 2.4 NAPZ from North America

Summary:

This truck goes head to head with Toyota

Faults:

Sometimes the transmission will grind due to the synchronizers. I just have to drive it nice and it isn't a problem. At one time it was pretty bad, but over the last few months it has gone away and only happens on rare occasions.

General Comments:

It is a reliable truck that is cheap to maintain, has a good strong motor, gets good gas mileage, is really easy to drive and is very dependable.

2nd Dec 2003, 03:37

I have a Nissan SD25 diesel, I had a problem with the gearbox, it would select the gears alright, but nothing happened. It turns out that a gear that was keyed to the shaft sheared the top of the woodruff keys and was just spinning on the shaft. The mechanic that fixed the gearbox was amazed that it was keyed normally the gear and shaft are one. Because of this l don't have any confidence in the gear box, especially for driving in sand. Could you reassure me with the gearbox or is it a weakness with it like I have been told.

1987 Nissan Hardbody Pickup 2.4Z from North America

Summary:

Good first truck for a 17yr old like myself

Faults:

The clutch (master and slave) cylinders went out. Blew a head gasket. It also blew a valve cover gasket. And it leaks and burns a little oil. It needs a new set of rings, but I don't have the time to put them in.

General Comments:

It's a very cool truck. I have 235/75 R15's with bullet hole wheels on it and it looks cool b/c its up in the air and that makes the paint job look a little better.